Merlin Pendragon hears Tim Martin, wealthy businessman, qualified barrister, and founder and chairman of Wetherspoons, talking about ignoring Europe On Thursday 10th January Tim turned up at the John Logie Baird in battered jeans and a black polo, which might’ve…

By Kent Barker, Political Editor HIPSome of those lined up outside St Mary in The Castle waiting for Jeremy Corbyn were wondering why he was in Hastings and not Downing Street. Not as Prime Minister, yet, but having taken up…

With the planned Brexit leaving date fast approaching and no deal agreed, many businesses are concerned about the future. Whilst it is hoped that an agreement will be in place in time, there are still some things businesses trading with…

Brexit: Britain’s Great Food Gamble? A brief survey of our current crises, via books by John Humphrys and Dennis Pirages REVIEW BY TIM BARTON In 2000 we had a Kentish blockade on refineries that led, after three days, to a…

Dear HIP, In case you didn’t hear the Commons debate on Brexit earlier this month, may I urge you and your readers to look at these extracts from Kier Starmer, the shadow Brexit Minister. It’s a devastating analysis! “There is…

As French fishermen attack British boats, Richard Price says Brexit will mean tough times ahead for the UK and Hastings fishing communities Hastings fishermen, along with others around the UK, are beginning to feel betrayed by Brexit. They are coming…

Hope could still be on the horizon for the future financial prospects of the Hastings fishing fleet and others like it following a series of meetings around the country. Emma Harwood reports New Under Ten Fishermen’s Association chair Paul Joy says…

“Stand with us or we’re finished” say Hastings fishermen. Emma Harwood reports The Hastings fishing community is challenging MP Amber Rudd to oppose concessions to fishing rights made by the government’s Brexit transition deal, which they say has sold them…

Previously we pointed out that the very regions that voted most strongly for Brexit stand to be the worst off as a result. And Hastings is not immune. Now two HIP readers contribute their views on the unwelcome consequences of leaving…

Colin Gibson takes issue with Britain’s booming arms trade Our despicable and morally-bankrupt weapons industry has successfully hoodwinked and bribed its way into the national ignorance. Since the Brexit referendum, export licences worth £3 billion have been granted to UK…